Daiichi 2271
Evidence reviewed October 27, 2026. Marks: P photographically · V verified · I inferred · E estimated · S speculative What they mean
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Summary
Dealers describe the Daiichi 2271 as a long-shank salmon and steelhead hook with a turned-down tapered loop eye and 1X-heavy forged wire in a black finish V. One dealer list gives sizes 1 and 2 V.
Photographic record
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How to identify it
The size 1 specimen carries no maker’s mark on the wire, and no Daiichi packet was photographed with it P. A loose hook of this pattern is identified by form, so it is best matched against a packaged, labeled 2271 of the same size I.
On the specimen, the cut end of the loop’s return wire shows as a small step on top of the shank, a short distance behind the eye P.
Technical profile and measurements
| Feature | Recorded | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Eye | Looped Eye, Turned DownShow noteHide noteThe return wire runs along the top of the shank, touching it at one short point with a hairline gap elsewhere P. The eye drops about 30 degrees E. | OBS-1OBS-2OBS-3 |
| Wire | Heavy (1X Heavy), Forged | SRC-1SRC-2SRC-3 |
| Shank | 4X Long — Plain | |
| Bend | Limerick, Narrow gapShow noteHide noteAsymmetric: a broad curve leads from the shank into a nearly straight rear section and tightens at the bottom, where the wire turns forward into the point P. | OBS-5 |
| Point | Standard / SpearShow noteHide noteOne small, raised cut barb on the inner side of the point P. | OBS-7 |
| Finish | stated on packagingShow noteHide noteGlossy black coating over the whole hook, eye and point included P; dealers list a black finish V. The coating process is not identified. | OBS-8SRC-1SRC-3 |
The point is straight, with a long, even conical taper to a fine tip, and lies roughly parallel to the shank P. The shank is straight and plain P.
The photographs show the hook only in side view. Forging at the bend and any offset of the point cannot be seen in them.
Measurements
| Size | Overall length | Shank length | Gap width | Bend depth | Wire diameter | Weight | Shank:gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Specimen S1 | 49.1 mm PcaliperMEA-1 | 41.5 mm PcaliperMEA-2 | 11.1 mm PcaliperMEA-3 | — | 1.3 mm PcaliperMEA-4 | — | ~3.7 |
- Overall length
- Eye to the farthest point of the bend.
- Shank length
- Eye to the start of the bend.
- Gap
- Point to shank, at right angles to the shank.
- Bend depth
- Shank to the bottom of the bend.
- Wire diameter
- Across the wire, measured by caliper where possible.
We have measurement for size 1. Know any others? Submit calipered measurements and we'll review and add them. Thank you!
Specimens, packaging, and label
This record documents one specimen. It describes that specimen only, not every example of the model.
Pattern history and manufacturer context
Use
Primary application
Dealers list the 2271 for Spey and Dee style salmon and steelhead flies, and for salmon streamers V.
Other uses
Bucktails and streamers for Alaskan salmon and northern steelhead V.
Collecting and buying
Easy to find as new stock and sought for tying, with little collector interest; this places it low in the common band I.
Basis: Offered new by several US fly-tying dealers and an online seller in 2026 V.
New packs were listed by US fly-tying dealers and an online seller in 2026, and one listing reported 85 sold V. That availability places the model in the common band.
One dealer showed the hook as sold out, and the online listing showed size 2 out of stock V. These are stock gaps at single sellers I.
No sold results are recorded, so no value range is given. New 10-hook packs were listed at US $10.99 in August 2026, and one US fly shop listed the hook at US $6.50 and showed it as sold out V.
Where to find
New stock from fly-tying dealers and online marketplaces V.
Modern equivalents and related hooks
Best matchRelated by Attribute
| Silhouette | Hook Model | Match | Analysis | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2220 | 85% | Compare | |
 | HR414 No. 1–8 — Tying Single | 73% | Compare | |
 | Not designated on packaging No. 10 — Pennell Eyed Limerick Turn-Down Eye | 71% | Compare | |
 | S 1056 | 70% | Compare | |
 | 3658 B No. 2 — Limerick Hooks | 70% | Compare |
ExploratoryRelated by Shape (SVG)
Sources, open questions, and record notes
Sources & Documentation
- Daiichi 2271 (Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters) — product page, description VSupports: Wire Profile, Bend Family, Finish, Finish Notes, At-a-Glance Summary, Rarity — Basis, Where To Find, Hook Type / Application, Primary Application, Secondary Applications.
- Daiichi 2271 (Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters) — product page, price VSupports: Market Value Notes, Collectability Detail.
- Daiichi 2271 Dee Salmon Streamer Salmon/Steelhead Hooks (Sportsman's Warehouse) — product page, features list VSupports: Wire Profile, Bend Family, Hook Name, At-a-Glance Summary, Rarity — Basis, Where To Find.
- Daiichi Hooks (Fly Fishing the Sierra) — 2271 entry in the Daiichi hook list VSupports: Wire Profile, Bend Family, Hook Name, Finish, Finish Notes, Hook Type / Application, At-a-Glance Summary.
- DAIICHI 2271 HOOK - Fly Tying Dee Streamer Hooks Salmon Steelhead - 10 Pack NEW! (eBay item 153126558478) — item specifics VSupports: Country Of Origin, Quantity per Package.
- DAIICHI 2271 HOOK - Fly Tying Dee Streamer Hooks Salmon Steelhead - 10 Pack NEW! (eBay item 153126558478) — listing header, last updated 31 Aug 2026 VSupports: Collectability Rating, Rarity, Rarity — Basis, Collectability Detail, Market Value Notes, Where To Find.
Open questions
- What size range did Daiichi make the 2271 in?One dealer list gives sizes 1 and 2. No Daiichi catalog or packet listing the sizes has been recorded.Can you help? A photo of a Daiichi catalog page or a 2271 packet that shows the sizes offered.
Entry last updated October 27, 2026. Entries are updated as new specimens, measurements, or documents come to light.